H.R.6124: To provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

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June 18, 2008 Roll call number 151 in the Senate
Question On Overriding the Veto (Upon Reconsideration Shall H.R. 6124 Pass, the Objections of the President to the Contrary Notwithstanding? )
Ayes: 80 (Democrat: 44; Republican: 34; Other: 2)
Nays: 14 (Democrat: 2; Republican: 12)
Abstained: 6 (Democrat: 4; Republican: 2)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 80%
Result: Veto Overridden

Democrats Voting 'Abstain'

NameVoted
Robert Byrd Abstain
Hillary Clinton Abstain
Ted Kennedy Abstain
Pres. Barack Obama Abstain

* - Voters marked "No Data" are voters that THOMAS has not associated yet.

** Because of incomplete data from newly elected Representatives, party breakdown visualizations may be inaccurate by one or two votes.

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